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F425 KHS

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,814 mi
Last recorded50,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 KHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 50,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2022 50,711 miles

under seal on underside

Fail 24 Nov 2022 50,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check welding due to underseal

Fail 10 May 2017 50,690 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underseal unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 50,661 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight tightness in rotation at offside rear wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,652 miles

Fuel line brackets corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to fully inspect prescribed areas due to under body sealant

Pass 7 May 2014 50,630 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 50,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 50,561 miles

brake bind at offside rear brake

Fail 1 May 2013 50,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake bind at offside rear brake

Pass 2 May 2012 50,477 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on inner sidewall

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 12 May 2011 50,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front dustcover/backplates corroded

both rear tyre sidewalls slight deteriotion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise on rotation of o/s/r wheel

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2010 50,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion (unable to fully check due to underseal)

slight noise on rotation of o/s/r wheel

Fail 6 May 2010 50,393 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion (unable to fully check due to underseal)

slight noise on rotation of o/s/r wheel

Pass 20 May 2009 50,351 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly deterioted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise on rotation of o/s/r wheel

Fail 14 May 2009 50,344 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly deterioted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise on rotation of o/s/r wheel

Fail 23 Apr 2008 50,104 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,104 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2007 50,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on boot floor

corrosion on rear wheel arches

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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F425 KHS is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F425 KHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F425 KHS registered?

F425 KHS is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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